Kayl

Kayl Meaning & Origin

About Kayl
The surname Kayl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kale," meaning "bald" or "hairless." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was bald or had little hair. Over time, the surname Kayl may have been adopted by individuals or families who possessed this physical characteristic, or it could have been given to individuals as a playful or ironic nickname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kayl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kayl: 299
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kayl based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kayl is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/kayl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kayl in Braille

Here's how to represent Kayl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kayl in braille

How to sign the name Kayl using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kayl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kayl in sign language

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